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Luther-s Works: The American Edition, published by Concordia and Fortress Press between 1955 and 1986, comprises fifty-five volumes. These are a selection representing only about a third of Luther-s works in the Latin and German of the standard Weimar Edition, not including the German Bible. These two lectures were given about a decade apart. The first in point of time, the Hebrews lectures, were delivered in the "Theses" year, 1517. Luther was finishing his lectures on Hebrews when he was summoned to Heidelberg to attend a convention of the German Augustinians order in April 1518. Presumably the Augustinians were to settle the controversy precipitated by Luther in the Ninety-five Theses, but instead of receiving a rebuke, Luther gained a new following at Heidelberg, especially among the younger theologians. The lectures on Titus and Philemon were given ten years later, when controversy and polemics had become a necessary part of Luther's daily routine. Then too, Luther's commentary shows him to be most deeply concerned about imitating his favorite apostle in preaching effectively and relevantly.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #2067498 in Books
• Published on: 1968-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover

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Essential Luther
Just finished this Volume 29 - It is filled with the truths of the gospel! Luther gives profound exposition of Titus and Hebrews - a must for anyone desiring a taste of the way the greatest Reformer deals with these books. The church today will do well to search through writings like these. They can be heavy sledding at times but are SO VERY WORTH IT. "If you rake you only get leaves, if you dig you may find diamonds." Very true in this case! One theme that particularly stands out in all of these volumes: The heresies Luther dealt with in 1527 are the very same that evangelical believers face today! We must now, as much as ever be prepared to "contend for the faith." Justification by grace through faith is indeed "the article upon which the church stands or falls."